Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta (1976-2022) -- History

Content Description From the Collection: Papers of New Mexico journalist and aviator Danna Kusianovich Henderson. The papers pertain to several major interests and accomplishments of Henderson, including: Lincoln, New Mexico history, including the annual Billy the Kid Pageant, Fort Stanton history, material related to Henderson's aviation activities, development of the Albuquerque International Airport, the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, Native Americans in New Mexico, Capitan, New Mexico, Gila firefighters, Joe Skeen, and other New...

Scope and Contents Ballooning Articles by Danna K Henderson [published] 1981-1995

Scope and Contents Includes ephemera and memorabilia related to the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, including bumper stickers (1984-1986,1988-1997, 2001-2003), A ca 1970’s vinyl die cut sticker of the Budweiser “Budman”. Also includes a 25th anniversary (1996) Kodak Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta neckerchief, balloon fiesta brochures, magnets, and a 1973 patch for the Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Championship, media press release packets, three vinyl participant zipper packet envelopes, and other materials

Scope and Contents Albuquerque Journal, Nov 12, 1965. A Sunport Special Section-Entire 12-page section dedicated to articles about the Albuquerque airport including an article about the winner of the naming of the airport contest and a mention of Charles Lindberg’s landing on the airstrip on his 1928 solo trans-Atlantic flight, and much more historical information about the airport. Albuquerque Journal Magazine Impact, August 25, 1987, most of the section is about the updates of the Sunspot airport. ...